Exploring Wu

[Zhang Liao]

Zhang Liao who just recently became a member of Sun Jians forces decide to walk around the town before the banquet began to get used to the surroundings but he couldn't help but remember his crazy trip to the district of Wu.

First there was leaving his village were he will always remember as his home no matter what happens to him.

Second that weird incident with Cao Cao on his way to find a honorable master, that was probably one of the greatest mistakes on the trip.

Thirdly when he went to Nan Pi he saw this women who looked like she went through hell and how he tried to help her but he knew that it would be in vain. Alas he did help her in someway he just doesn't know what it is, but he helped.

Finally entering Wu were he has finally found a home away from home, he just hopes he can prove his worth when the time comes to do so.

He goes to the stables to look at the horses, he already set his other horse free cause it was old and about to die so why not let it live how a horse should live, a white horse caught his attention, this was I nice horse still young and full of energy by the looks he only hoped to one day to get it.

[Nohime]

Nohime had just arrived in the Wu main camp with Yigong and Zheng Xiang. They had already gone off to do some important errands. She was now simply wandering around the camp, trying to find something interesting to do before finally going to the banquet. As she was walking, she happened across the stables. She saw a beautiful white horse that seemed to be very energetic. Slowly she approached the stables to get a closer look at the magnificent animal. She didn't realize that Zhang Liao was standing near her as well.

Eventually he caught her eye and she felt a little surprised. "Oh, hello there," she greeted, obviously sounding like she had been caught off guard. Quickly she regained her composure and decided to flirt a bit, just for fun like always. "Is every man in Wu just adorable? She said the last sentence in a bit of teasing fashion, one that would be sure to let Zhang Liao know she was kidding.

[Zhang Liao]

Zhang Liao laughed at that joke, No ma'am cause you are looking at a man from the north not the south, he noticed that she was not dressed like anyone from the north or south, oh, where are my manners my name is Zhang Liao of Mayi, styled Wenyuan, and you are?, he asked knowing that it was bound to be foreign.

He still couldn't stop looking at that horse,I wander how much he is, he said to himself

[Nohime]

Nohime chuckled to herself, feeling very relieved that he knew she was kidding. She then listened to him introduce himself before replying. "My name is Nohime," she told him as she slowly began to approach the white horse. "He is a rather pretty horse, isn't he?" She reached her hand forward to try and pet his nose, but the horse jerked away, much to her disappointment. She then heard Zhang Liao mutter to himself. She smiled as her eyes returned to the horse. "If you could have him, what would you call him?" she asked.

[Zhang Liao]

He was shocked that she heard that, Well first I need to know his personality first but by the looks of it I would say Yin, cause of how white he is, but i might rename him later, he said, as he got near the horse and put his hand on the horses neck.

So Nohime what brings you here to Wu and please don't lie to me I can tell if people are lying, he was bluffing of course but he hid that bluff well that you would have to be an expert to notice it was a bluff

[Nohime]

Nohime smiled to herself. She got a hint that Zhang Liao was bluffing, but she had nothing to hide in reality. "Well, I am here to learn more about Lord Sun Jian's rule," she replied. "If it happens to suit my interests, I just might join. Also, I happen to be looking for a possible suitor. I was considering Sun Jian until I found out he had a wife."

She then considered what Liao had said about the horse. "Yin...it somewhat suits him."

[Zhang Liao]

He heard her response to possibly marrying Sun Jian, and that he has 4 kids and the eldest is close to your age, he just smirked a little, this women wants a high official so that she can have a luxury life, but he didn't press the matter further.

He chuckled about the horses name, It does suit him I suppose but that is not his name, not yet, if only I had my money with me could I get him but alas I don't

[Nohime]

Nohime thought to herself for a moment. An elder son close to her age? That sounds...promising. She smiled to herself as she tried to imagine just what that young man would be like, but she quickly snapped back to reality when he spoke again. "Well, I could always ask Sun Jian how much the horse is, if you want," she suggested to him.

[Zhang Liao]

he sensed that she somewhat liked that news, about the eldest son, he just forgot about and was gonna let her do what she wants in Wu, he heard her say something about asking Sun Jian the price, with all the celebrating he has been doing, he would just give us the horses, I laughed at my remark cause it might happen

[Nohime]

Nohime laughed at his comment. "I wouldn't be too sure," she replied. "I mean, sure, Sun Jian seems like he's a nice guy, but I highly doubt he would just give you a horse like that. But, it doesn't hurt to wish." She then looked to the white horse one more time before trying to pet it again. It jerked away again. She sighed in disappointment. What was she doing wrong?

[Zhang Liao]

Zhang Liao noticed that she wanted to pet the horse but she was doing it all wrong, Excuse me my Lady but you are going straight for the nose, just stick your hand out let him get a scent from you and he'll be easier to pet. he said, you are right it never hurts to wish

[Nohime]

Nohime listened to Zhang Liao's advice and held her hand just a few inches from the horse's nose. After the horse took a few breaths, she assumed that it was okay to try and pet him. Much to her shock, the horse allowed her to stroke his nose. She smiled to herself; she almost felt like a young child that finally mastered being able to walk. She turned back to Zhang Liao as she continued to pet the horse. "If you want this horse, you should try petting him as well. It would convince Sun Jian to let you keep him if he already likes you."

[Zhang Liao]

I laugh when my advice works, you really think I should do that to try and get this horse, you might be right but this horse is gonna be hard to take care of, I said as I walked away from the stables to try to get used to south, there is no point to be at one small spot in a huge area.

[Nohime]

Nohime looked back at the horse as Zhang Liao began to walk away. "I'm sure he'll be back for you, little guy," she said to the horse, knowing full well that it couldn't understand her. "I'll talk Sun Jian into letting him keep you." She patted the horse once more before turning around. She observed the camp a bit then sort of stood there for a moment. Should she follow Zhang Liao for now or should she go elsewhere? She couldn't decide...

[Zhang Liao]

Zhang Liao turns around and see Noh, still in the stable, I will be back for that horse, but lady Noh whats the point of a lady being in a stable by herself, do you wanna come with me, I am just gonna go to the marketplace here and see what they got,
I asked hoping she would say yes